The obligation
PCBUs must manage health and safety risks associated with plant at a workplace so far as is reasonably practicable, following the hierarchy of controls.
Regulation 203 of the WHS (General) Regulations 2022 (WA) requires a PCBU with management or control of plant to manage risks to health and safety. The Code of Practice provides the practical compliance pathway: identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls following the hierarchy (elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE), and review. PCBUs must consult workers when identifying and managing risks.
- What
- PCBUs must manage health and safety risks associated with plant at a workplace so far as is reasonably practicable, following the hierarchy of controls.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to manage plant health and safety risks (WHS Reg cl.203) is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of plant in the workplace (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Codes of Practice > Plant > Risk Management § cl.203.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to manage plant health and safety risks (WHS Reg cl.203) is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of plant in the workplace (WA). In short, PCBUs must manage health and safety risks associated with plant at a workplace so far as is reasonably practicable, following the hierarchy of controls.
What changed recently?
Duty to manage plant health and safety risks (WHS Reg cl.203) was last updated on 27 August 2026.
